Visit the castles and typical villages of the Gorges de la Loire and discover a rich medieval heritage. Listen carefully and listen to the old stones that have stories to tell. Stroll through the narrow streets of villages and rural towns, set off to attack the fortresses of yesteryear which still stand proudly in our contemporary landscapes.
The castles of the Loire gorges
Go on a visit to the first castles of the Loire:
- Le Rochebaron castle of Bas-en-Basset, a veritable eagle's nest, has an aviary. The many events that take place there throughout the seasons are a great success!
- Le castle of Essalois in Chambles is home to an interpretation center of the Gorges de la Loire. Mentioned since the XNUMXth century, this building was restored in the XNUMXth century.
- Le medieval town of Aurec-sur-Loire presents 2 castles, that of sacristan monk and seigniorial castle which offers a cultural and economic site with a digital and playful museography.
De Arlempdes to Aurec-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire is home to the first castles of the Loire ! A thousand and one faces, a thousand and one points of view, a thousand and one stories, but only one thing in common: a unique charm and aesthetic!
Typical villages
Take the time to stroll through the heart of our medieval towns which have kept their charm and authenticity.
On a hike from typical villages
You can also go hiking from these beautiful nuggets, to discover serene hamlets with their fountains, stone bridges, bachats and other objects of our “country heritage”
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